Dorman 986-009 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-009 Drive Shaft Overview

Dorman 986-009 is a complete drive shaft assembly for driveline service where a direct replacement is needed. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, with a steel shaft, slip yoke, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length for a precise driveline setup.

Use this drive shaft when servicing Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 applications that require a replacement driveline assembly. The Dorman 986-009 part number is also referenced by OE cross-reference 5C3Z4R602BE for the same application.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction
• Pre-balanced assembly for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Slip yoke included
• Greaseable drive shaft design
• Overall length adjustable for driveline fitment
• Drive shaft length: 80.819 in
• Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
• Wall thickness: 0.083 in

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built as a direct replacement driveline component for Ford truck applications that need a service-ready shaft. The steel tube construction, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length support proper driveline alignment, while the pre-balanced assembly helps reduce the need for additional balancing work after installation. Dorman 986-009 is a practical choice for Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 driveline repair when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or no longer serviceable.

What This Drive Shaft Helps Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from damaged joints or yokes
• Excess play caused by worn shaft components
• Service issues from a bent, corroded, or damaged shaft tube
• Replacement needs after driveline wear in Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify driveline length, slip yoke engagement, and shaft diameter before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the OE reference and inspect related driveline components, including mounts and joints, for wear that could affect the new assembly. Because this shaft is adjustable overall, final fit should be checked during installation to maintain proper driveline geometry.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for service readiness. Part number 986-009 cross-references OE number 5C3Z4R602BE for the same application.